Kearney & Company Accounting Workshop Series
The Accounting Area of the Costello College of Business is excited to announce the launch of the Kearney & Company Accounting Workshop Series, generously sponsored by Kearney & Company. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and research excellence in the Accounting Area and the broader research community. The Kearney & Company Accounting Workshop Series will provide access to expert knowledge, facilitate cutting-edge accounting research, create networking opportunities, and address research gaps.
Academic Year 2026-27 Schedule
June 24, 2026
- Speaker: Todd Kravet
- Affiliation: University of Connecticut
- Paper Title: Do Investors Discount Signals of Private Favorable Information when Insiders have Incentives to Manage Market Expectations? The Market Reaction to Insider Purchases in the Post-Acquisition Period
August 21, 2026
- Speaker: Matt Ege
- Affiliation: Mays School of Business, Texas A&M University
September 18, 2026
- Speaker: Xiumin Martin
- Affiliation: Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis
February 5, 2027
- Speaker: Sarah Stein
- Affiliation: Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech University
February 26, 2027
- Speaker: Yanrong Jia
- Affiliation: Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College
March 12, 2027
- Speaker: Kristi Rennekamp
- Affiliation: SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University
April 2, 2027
- Speaker: Udi Hoitash
- Affiliation: D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University
About Kearney & Company
Established in 1985, Kearney & Company is a Certified Public Accounting firm specializing in providing audit, consulting, and technology services to the government. Narrowing our market focus allows us to deepen our understanding of government agencies and provide industry-leading insight to our clients. Kearney & Company sets itself apart by its strong workplace culture—one focused on people, being a Best Place to Work, and the belief that personal and professional success go hand-in-hand. We care about our team members, who in turn care about the quality of work they do to support client missions. Kearney & Company's staff—operating from our Alexandria, Virginia headquarters and satellite offices across the United States—have provided services to every Cabinet-level department and most other agencies and commissions. The support we provide helps make government better. To learn more, visit www.kearneyco.com.